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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-03
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE
BAPTIST CHURCH.

The literary and musical entertain
ment at the Baptist church last Friday
evening was patronized by good audi
snce. Readings were given by Miss
De Long, whose rendering of a variety
of pieces from different authors was
quite effective. Miss De Long appears
to have promising future before her
as a reader. The vocal and instru-
mental music was highly creditable.
The Baptist Society people are to be
congratulated on the success of the en-
tertainment. They do not often come
before the public in this way asking
for patronage.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

services Of the late Hon. John A. Lo-
gan. This is in accordance with Gus
tom which has always prevailed when
member dies before the expiration
of his term of Office. Fifteen Senator'S
were selected to deliver eulogistic adj
dresses on the occasion. Senator
Spooner, Of this state, was one of those
selected. 1t has been stated, and, so
far as we have seen, uncontradicted,
that in this galaxy of senatorial elo-
quence the best effort OF oratory was
by Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin.
This expression does not apply to ora
tory as an art in the delivery of speech
es. but the employment Of well chosen
and forcible language in the arrange
ment of ideas. If the claim should be
sustained that Wisconsin has the best
orator in the United States Senate, it
would be at least pleasing conpli-
ment, il nothing more. This State has
had fair number Of members in the
Senate in former years of highly re-
spectacle talent, but none particularly
noticeable for oratory, except it be
Matthew Ell. Carpenter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
THE NEW PENSION BILL
VETOED.

President Cleveland has vetoed the
pension bill which passed both Houses
of Congress, and which, in anticipation
of its becoming law. had gladdened
the heart of many poor soldier. 1t
is unfortunate that the sufferers from
calamities traceable to services as sol.
diers who engaged in defence of the
country cannot in some way be reward
ed, since the government has become
rich and has an overlooking national
treasury, There are at least two
objects which appeal for aid, and for
which liberal appropriations from the
surplus revenues should be made.
One is the surviving soldiers who ell
listed in wars in defence of the coun-
try, and who are now in dependent
circumstances, and the other is in lift
ing the incubus of illiteracy which
rests like dark cloud over portions
of the United States. The Blair bill,
so called, which has been before pre-
vious Congresses, and which has some
prospect of becoming law before the
adjournment of the present Congress,
will meet one of the urgent necessities
of the country. No doubt the specula-
tors in government jobbery would
vastly prefer lsrge money appropria-
tions for war ships and Notifications.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

1otaI S3, 700 w
In 1886, according to Mr.. Simmons
report, we have paid Wilson Sc, 1886. 82.
We have not the figure of justices bill
for this year.
Now the facts are. when this tramp
or vagrant act went into effect it will
be seen that our bills of sheriff and
justices assumed enormous proportions.
Our County Board, in trying to find
some way in which the unjust charges
of these officers could be cut down,
took counsel of the best authorities
that could be found, and were inform
ed by these authorities that every dol
lar charged could be collected under
the statutes, as the justice could COM
nit vagrant for twenty-four hours
or ten days, as he saw fit. Of course he
always saw fit to commit him for "a
hours, and recommit him at the end of
that time, and keep at it until he wore
the tramp out, and the worst part of
it is, the tramp isn't worn out yet.
That same vagrant act is in full force
to-day and the same advantage can be
taken of it now as in the past. In view
of this fact there seemed to be only
two things to be done. One was to
let the matter entirely alone and let
the sheriff get all he could under this
act Gas that is what they said they
would do), or to pay them the salary
they demanded, which, although more
than they ought to have, is not half of
what they could get. as has been proved
by past experience.
Now we believe that this is a matter
to which the people of this and every
other county in this state should give
heed, and place the blame where it be-
longs; and, instead Of censuring their
County Boards for not accomplishing
impossibilities, turn their attention to
the election of sen to represent us in
our legislature who will not legislate
to rob the people to fill the pockets of
a few pettifoging, ofice-seeking cut
throats that are to be found in the city
of Kenosha and other places. There is
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
EULOGIES IN CONGRESS.

Congressman L. B. Caswell will &C.
cept our thanks for copy of the
Record containing the address delivered
in the Senate Chamber on the 9th of
February, inst, on the life and services
of Hon. John A. Logan. Also the adj
dresses delivered in the hall of the
House of Representatives on the same
day ON the life of the late William T.
Price, member of the House from this
state. Mr.. Caswell gave the principal
address commemorative of Hon. Mr..
Price. The address does honor to Mr..
Caswell and to the state of which he
is a representative.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

At meeting held at the NJ. E. church,
Salem, Feb. 9, for the purpose of max
ing arrangements for the coming Farm
ers' Institute to be held on the 18th and
18th days of March, there was an earnest
desire pervading to make it profitable,
successful meeting 1t is hoped there
will be q general attendance, not only
of the surrounding community, but
throughout the county and adjoining
counties. Arrangements are ample to
accommodate those coming from dis
lance wishing to stay over night. Fol-
lowing are the minutes:
Meeting called to order by B. Stocker.
A. S. Barber elected Chairman; L.
A. Stevens, Secretary.
Moved and carried that the Institute
be held at the M. E. church, Salem.
Moved and carried that the ladies of
the NJ E. Society be requested to provide
dinners in basement of church, they to
solicit aid from surrounding neighbor-
hood.
Moved and carried that committee
Of three be appointed to put house and
grounds IN order.
w. V. Gull, Rev. Aplin and G. Browne
appointed.
L. A. Stevens, G. Browne and A. j.
Booth elected committee on programme.
W. V. Gull elected Corresponding Secre-
tary. G. Browne elected committee on
music.
Committee on preparation and enter
tainment-A. s. Barber, Chairman D.
L. Burgess, B. HI. Stocker, J. M. Brown,
Ira Brown and [. 2. Helms.
Moved and carried that w. V. Gull,
Corresponding Secretary, solicit leading
specialists who have made a success in
any particular branch of farming to pre-
pare papers to read before the Institute.
L. A. STEVENS, Secretary.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
PRACTICE OF ENCORING.

The practice has become common at
entertainments where all admission
fee is charged for part of the audi
ence to encore about every piece on the
programme often without any apprecia-
ton of the merits of what is asked to
be repeated. The boys generally lead
off in the stamping and clapping, and
decide for the senior part of the audi
ence what is the most classic, artistic
and worthy to be encored, presuming
to determine for the older people what
is most proper for repetition. This
practice of indlscriminate encore has
taken such a stronghold on certain
classes that any reform can hardly be
expected. Let us suppose a hungry
man; he goes into restaurant, secures
bill of fare; the price for the course
of eatables mentioned on the bill is
fifty cents. After having eaten what
the bill called for, he is so well pleased
he wants to have it duplicated. Will
any amount of stamping and clapping
bring him repetition of the eatables
mentioned on the original bill without
paying for them? It would be unrpason-
able for him to expect it furnished
gratuitously. Or if he chance to be a
smoker and calls for cigar for which
he pays ten cents; he is delighted with
it, and raps on the counter for another.
Will the cigar dealer bring him anoth-
er without expectation Of being paid
for itl It will not be claimed that
calling for repetition of song Or
piece of music ought not in any case
be allowable, but the too indiscrimi-
nate practice should, if possible, be
discarded. Entertainments are fire.
quently protracted to unseasonable
hours to crafty those incapable of
judging of true merit. Besides the
buying of ticket only entities the
holder to what the programme calls for.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
BRASS WORKS.

Mr.. Charles G. Horn, who has been
in this city the past few months, left
here for his home in Waterbury. Conn.,,
on Wednesday of last week. The
business of Mr.. Horn here has been
the superintendent of the construc.
ton of the brass works; his engage
ment being to remain until the ma
chinery was put in running order.
That work has been accomplished and
the establishment is now in the tide Of
business. The deficiency of water sup
ply, apprehended some time ago, has
been overcome by the sinking of arte-
sian wells and other means. Addition
al avenues of employment have been
needed here for the working men. and
this new industrial enterprise will meet
a considerable demand, but half doz-
en- more establishments calling for
working men would add substantial
growth to the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
WAR ALARMISTS.

A few war alarmists in Congress and
many more outside have been doing
their utmost to make the people be-
lieve that hostilities with England are
likely to follow before the fishery dis.
pute with Canada can be adjusted.
Senator Ingles, of Kansas, has made a
speech full of buster. calculated to
arouse the war spirit, but probably
more for political effect. The better
sentiment of the country does not
scare at the war pictures painted for
the people to look at; there is after all
a general quiet. This cannot be con-
strued that the people of this country
are Indifferent to their rights, but that
they are not easily moved to engage in
national quarrels without sufficient
cause. "But look at our destitute
coast defences, from Maine to the
Gulf of Mexico" say the clamorists
for forts and Notifications to de-
fend the Atlantic and Pacific sea shore.
So ponderous a work will not soon be
undertaken. Alta meeting of the New
York Produce Exchange, it was de-
clared that if the war navy of Chill,
South America, should enter New 7 ork
harbor and demand of the city $780,
100000, and as the alternative of re-
fusal would be the Smelling of the city,
no course would be left but to pay the
demand. 1t was admitted that if a
CHILEAN feet was once in New York
harbor the danger would be imminent.
But the idea Of Gillian fleet, ON the
west coast of South America, coming
around Cape Horn and reaching the
harbor of New York is too preposter.
Gus to create fright. There are possi-
bilities of dangers that might occur
on account of our want Of war defenses
on LAND and on sea, but far the great
er part of apprehended dangers are
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

A significant crisis has recently been
reached in Germany. Bismark, the
great German Prime Minister, made a
desperate attempt to increase the stand
ing military force Of the nation by 40,-
600 men for period of seven years,
and was signally defeated in the Reich
stag by decided vote. The venerable
Won Moltke also went before the
Reichstag and labored with them, but
all to no purpose. The Parliament
was Immediately dissolved by an edict
from the Emperor and new elections
ordered. The subject is now virtually
to be voted upon by the people in the
election of new members to the Reich
stag.
The total armed Iforce of Europe
numbers, at present, upwards of 4,000,-
900 men. with over 100000 citizen
soldiers held in reserve, composed large
~ of those who have served in the
army a given time, and may be con-
sidered already we'll drilled, and who
can be called to arms by blast from
the bugle. Of the active force 10 pres
ent service Russia has 100000 men;
Italy, 100000; France, $4,000; Ger
many, 400, 600; Austria, 100000; Great
Britain, 100000, and Turkey, 100000;
and with all this force it is asserted
that no one of the great powers wants
war.
1t is possible that Bismark is jealous
of France, the old enemy Of Germany.
with her superior numerical force, as
a reason for his anxiety to increase his
own army. In view of the war-like
clouds floating over Europe at this
time, the Reichstag would have voted
the increase for three years, but refused
to grant it for seven years; hence the
anger of the Prime Minister. His
domination, hitherto so potent, could
not succeed.
Of all the great powers, it will be
seen that Great Britain sustains the
least numerical force, Notwithstanding
her foreign possessions extending
around the globe.
Each one of the Great Powers seems
to be holding on to see what the others
will do, and no one is willing to incur
the responsibility of taking the in
itiatOry step OIL of disturbing the gen.
eral peace of the continent. Well may
they hest ate, for it is a fearful respon-
sibility. In the present state of affairs
it will be difficult for any of the Great
Powers to keep entirely aloof when
hostilities are once opened. Blood will
dow in torrents. 1t may be the better
way to avert war to be always pre-
pared for it. 1t is natural for a boy
with new knife in his pocket to want
TO whittle, and so a nation with a
large standing army and abundant re-
sources may feel aggressive. Our own
country has an army of citizen soldiers
ready TO spring to arms at moments
notice in defence Of the government
force the least expensive and the
most 10 be relied upon. d.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
no doubt but that if this uaprant act

no doubt but that if this vagrant act
was repealed, the expens es of the coun-
ty, az far as sheriff's fees are concerned.
would be but little more than they
were III 1878. This, of course, would
vary according to the amount of bust
ness necessary for the Sheriff to do, as
he would then be paid for what he had
done, instead of, as now, being hired to
be a good boy and paid for certain
things that he is not 10 do.
In Mr.. Simmons article of January
goth he complains bitterly of his treat
ment by the County Board in the hui
initiating way in which he was refused
a hearing. Our records OF proceedings
published in the same issue do not
show this to be wholly the fact, but,
on the contrary, that on the opening
of our session Mr.. Simmons, as usual,
was on hand, and asked permission to
address the Board, which was granted,
and he had the floor as long as he de-
sired. 1t is true he again (after the
Board had commenced the business for
which the meeting was called) asked
permission to address The Board, but as
there was business before it this re-
quest was not granted: but after the
Board had finished the business he had
the floor, and, as usual, gave us
lengthy historical and statistical ha-
rangue on a0Gr and one-armed soldiers.
Mr.. Simmons, since the writer's con-
nection with the County Board, has ap-
peared before said Board no less than
nineteen times personally, and cannot
say how many times by proxy. and has
taken up a great deal of time, and we
believe has been by far too successful
in carrying his points to be beneficial
to the Board or the taxpayers of the
county, and we regret to be compelled
to say that since he has failed to carry
his points his base accusations, unjust
insinuations and dirty filings at the
county officers elected by the people
will never again be tolerated by this
Board, and we feel safe in saying by no
other Board the county can possibly
elect. The people of the county of Ke-
nosha elect one member from each
town and one from ca III Ward in the
city, who constitute the County Board,
whose duty it is to transact the bust
ness necessary to be done in the county,
and it is not expected by the people
that they will delegate this duty and
obligation to any private individual,
nor grant any more favors to one man
than another, and we can't see any
reason whatever why Mr.. Simmons
should expect us to do so. Other par
ties have been denied the privilege O:
addressing the Board and said nothing.
| Why Mr.. Simmons, who has been be.
fore the Board time and again, and has
sought in every possible manner to run
the Board and county, and has gener-
ally succeeded, should pick this quarrel
with the Board is more than we can
account for; we cannot attribute it to
pecuniary interests or patriot love for
the soldier, but simply determine
ton to carry his point and crafty his
disposition to run every thing and
every body in both city and county.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

OF this class will not admit that they
attach great Importance to these fore
tellers of coming violent storms and
disastrous floods, yet they take note
Of what is foretold, talk of it to their
neighbors, and watch with no little
uneasiness the coming period of prog
nosticated storm and flood. A few
years ago Vennor succeeded in maxi
ing his name known over the whole
country as the wise calculator of
tempests and terrific disturbances of
the elements. Still later there came
into notice Virgins, who went into
the business. prophesying the weather
for both long and short periods, and
only short time ago Dakota seer
enjoyed a brief reputation as a true
prophet of the movements of rain and
tempest storms, on fixed future days.
1t is not alone q few credulous old
ladies who take stock in these pretend
ers, but men who have the reputation
of being sensible have oeen known to
shape their affairs to meet the posi-
BILE fulflment of the predictions. But
who are the men who pretend to look
into futurity, and on what theory do
they claim to gain their foreknowl-
edge? as for a scientific basis they
have none. There are hundreds of
theories which are but mere supersti-
items; yet these have had control in
all ages of the world. The precise
place for laying the foundations of
Rome were not fixed upon by Romu-
lus and Remus before taking obssr-
walton of the flight of vultures, and SO
through all the intervening ages in
Christian lands unmeaning signs have
had influence in guiding the affairs of
the people. None of these modern
weather jugglers have a reputation
for superior learning; they may pre-
tend to reach their conclusions by
scientific calculation, but that is alb
surd. The Signal Service at Washing
ton has every facility in that depart
ment of science, gathered from the
resources of learning in this country
and in Europe, yet, with all these pos.
sible resources, does not predict wealth.
er probabilities much over tbirty-six
hours in advance. Yet in view OF
these facts, there are many people who
pass for sensible that will continue to
devour the prediction of each new pro
phet as if he were endowed with a rev.
elation. "a
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

In the mention made in the TELE-
GRAPH last week of the pleasant sur
prise given Mr.. II. B. Hinsdale, on the
anniversary of his sOth birthday, some
of the leading events in his history
would have been given but for the
press of other matter. AS Mr.. Hins-
dale has been leading a quiet life for
the past few years, many of his friends
in this county would no doubt be glad
to have their recoilections refreshed in
respect to his history. Mr.. Hinsdale
was born in the city of New York and
resided in that city until he came west
to Southport (Kenosha) in 1S43. Here
he entered into the mercantile business
and continued in that occupation until
1s47, when he engaged in the lumber
trade. In 1852 he went into the lum-
Der trade in Chicago in partnership
with the widely known lumber dealer,
F. B. Gardner. He remained in bus
mess at Chicago until 1862, and on his
return to KenOsha he took the position
Of a bank cashier. He was chosen
Secretary of the Wisconsin Northwest
ern Telegraph Company in 1864, and
still holds that Office at the present
time. Mr.. Hinsdale, after a long resi-
dence here, has proven himself a val
liable citizen, always found in the
right on all moral questions, and often
the leader, especially during his young
er years, in public enterprises for the
benefit of the people. He has always
been man of earnest political convic-
tions, but never an Office aspirant, and
might have been elected to important
offices had he consented to be candi-
date. His health is now good, and it is
hoped that many years may yet be
added to the four score which a kind
Providence has favored him.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS.

The farmers of this county, if they
have not already, will consider the pro-
posal of the Racine county farmers to
unite in the formation of an agricul-
tural society, embracing both counties.
Our farmers are a class of independent
thinkers, and will probably not be in
6uenccd by any thing this paper may
say any further than it voices public
sentiment. 1t is conceded that agri-
cultural societies, rightly conducted,
are advantageous in farming commu.
nifty. 1t appears to be the judgment
of leading farmers that any attempt to
organize society at present in this
county alone could not be success.
The two counties united have the ma
terial for strong and vigorous agri-
cultural organization. This latter is
for our farmers to decide. Short ar.
ticles from farmers bearing on this
subject will receive attention in this
paper.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

Parker's Tonic kept in a home is a
sentinel to keep sickness out. Used dis
creetly. it keeps the blood pure, and the
stomach, liver and kidneys in working
order Coughs and colds vanish before
it. 1t builds up the health. No wise
mother will be without it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

we acknowledge the receipt of the
Biennial Report of the State Superln-
tendent of Schools. The report is full
on all matters relating to public schools
and literary institutions in tine state,
and is valuable document for refer
ence, containing 200 pages.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18

This Office was pleased to receive a
call from Senator Maxwell on Satur-
day last. He reports the work of leg
islation making good progress. A
large proportion of the business comes
from the new counties in the northern
portion of the state. The legislation
asked for from the southern part is
com paratiYely small.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY IS, 1887.

We have received copy of the re.
port of the committee in Congress of
which Mr.. Caswell, Of this state, is
chairman, Oh the subject of the employ
ment Of convict labor. 1t is an able
presentation of that much vexed ques-
ton.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-18
For the Telegraph.

For the Telegraph.
The English Government has con-
tracted for 10000 horses, and half a
million repeating rifles, in addition to
present supplies, the latter to be ready
March 1st. This would seem to indi-
cate a speck of war. The belligerent
attitude of the leading powers of En-
rope, the threatening war cloud in the
East and the complicated affairs of
Bulgaria are liable at any moment to
break out into hostilities, and none of
the nations intend 10 be caught nap
ping.